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bothrops

/ˈbɒθ.rɒps/

Traduction: Genre de serpents venimeux de la famille des crotalidés (vipères à fossettes), originaires d'Amérique centrale et d'Amérique du Sud, communément appelés bothrops ou serpents à tête de lance, incluant l'espèce fer-de-lance.

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˈbɒθ.rɒps/

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A genus of venomous pit vipers found in Central and South America, commonly known as lanceheads, which includes the fer-de-lance species.

  • 🇫🇷Genre de serpents venimeux de la famille des crotalidés (vipères à fossettes), originaires d'Amérique centrale et d'Amérique du Sud, communément appelés bothrops ou serpents à tête de lance, incluant l'espèce fer-de-lance.
  1. Fer-de-lance C2 formal scientific

    A highly venomous pit viper of the genus Bothrops, found in Central and South America, known for its aggressive nature and potent venom.

    • The Bothrops, commonly known as the fer-de-lance, is responsible for the majority of snakebite fatalities in its range.
    • Researchers are studying the venom of the Bothrops to develop new antivenoms.
    • The Bothrops is a nocturnal predator, often found in tropical forests and plantations.

    🇫🇷Bothrops (fer-de-lance)

    Synonymes: fer-de-lance

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